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Child Learn & Play

Children learn by observing, experimenting and asking questions. Find out when to guide them—and when to step back and let them explore.

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Montessori at home: why punishment doesn’t work—but consequences do

When they understand the natural consequences, they learn to make responsible choices on their own, rather than to avoid punishment.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
angry toddler looking at the camera

The real reason your kids act worse for you than anyone else—and how to help

You must become the emotionally safe place for them to vent and process their emotions.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022

Girls start learning about gender stereotypes as young as 5

Here’s how we can help them unlearn them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Want a responsible child? Get them a pet

It turns out a pet just might be the gift that keeps on giving

Updated Aug. 01, 2022
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Montessori at home: 7 ways to teach your children to be problem-solvers

Try this at home next time you hear the familiar refrain of “I can’t do it!”

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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How to correct a child’s ‘bad’ behavior with positive parenting

Remind them you are their ally, you are on their side. Even when you are saying no or stopping unhelpful behaviors.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023

‘Play first, school second:’ how to parent like a Scandinavian

What Americans can learn from the Scandinavian approach to parenting.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How to support your kids’ reading skills based on their current reading level

When you're served up their reading level, turn it into an opportunity to push past the label and tune into the reader behind it.

Updated Nov. 13, 2017

The cure for grumpy mornings? Laughter

Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, you can use the power of words to get laughter going with your kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Montessori at home: 10 ways to encourage math skills in young children

A big thing you can do to help your child learn to love math is to establish familiarity with numbers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Why it’s okay—maybe even good—for your kids to fight

Sibling disagreements can actually be good for a child’s development if we give them the right tools.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

10 times your kid’s ‘bad behavior’ isn’t actually bad

When your child cuts his own hair or makes a fort with freshly washed sheets, he's doing exactly what he's are supposed to be doing.

Updated Nov. 07, 2017
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Want to raise resilient kids? Teach them to embrace their feelings

It is the emotional mending of what has been broken that paves the way to being able to thrive and bounce back.

Updated Oct. 28, 2022
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A letter to my wild child

At every turn, you find new limits to test, places to explore, and journeys to be discovered. There is never a dull moment with you in the family.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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